STAR FINISHING PRODUCTS, INC.

Technical Bulletin

" Pickle-Frost "(Southwest or Whitewash style)
Spray Lacquer Finishing Schedule

Materials required:
1 -White Bleachtone #5 (Off-White Bleachtone #10, optional)
(if tinting is desired, see below -- starª Lacquer Tinting Colors to suit)
2 -Bleachtone Reducer
3 -#56 White Pigment Wiping Stain (#14-7 Bone White Nu-Glaze, optional)
(if tinting is desired, see below-- starª O/J (Oil/Japan) Tint Colors to suit)
4 -Water White Lacquer Sanding Sealer: starª #34 or #50
5 -Water White Lacquer: starª #70 gloss or #800 gloss for build coats
and 70 or 800 series of appropriate sheen for top coat
6 -Lacquer Thinner

Procedure: (always make test panels first)
1 -Reduce the white Bleachtone with an equal amount of Bleachtone reducer.
2 -Use professional spray equipment to apply a thin coat of the Bleachtone solution. The purpose of the Bleachtone is only to give the wood a white haze.Do not spray such a heavy coat that the grain of the wood becomes obscured.
3 -Spray on a washcoat of sanding sealer (50% sealer - 50% thinner).
4 -Dry 1/2 hour.
5 -Scuff sand with Free-Cut 220-A paper.
6 -Apply White (or tinted) Pigment Wiping Stain. The stain can be sprayed, brushed, or applied with a rag. After a few minutes flash-off time, use a rag or glazing brush to strike out the stain to desired results.
7 -Spray full coat of lacquer (allow to dry).
8 -Scuff-sand with Free-Cut 220-A paper.
9 -Spray full coat of lacquer (allow to dry).
10 -Scuff-sand with Free-Cut 220-A paper (this step is optional).
11 -Spray top coat of lacquer.

Note:
The color of this finish can be altered to taste by using #10 Off-White Bleachtone instead of #5 White Bleachtone and/or Bone White Nu-Glaze in place of the #56 White Pigment Wiping Stain.
Other tints can be effected by mixing 1/2 ounce of an O-J Tinting Color into 1 gallon of #56 White Pigment Wiping Stain. Blue is a commonly added color, but others can be used.
- - To mx the Star "Pickle-Frost " color in the #5 White Bleachtone; use Lacquer Tinting Colors; Burnt Sienna, with a little Raw Sienna, -- and sometimes a little Black.
- - - To mx the Star "Pickle-Frost " color in the #56 White Pigment Wiping Stain; use O/J (Oil/Japan) Tint Colors; Burnt Sienna, with a little Raw Sienna, -- and sometimes a little Black
(The mix or blend of tint colors will vary depending on the color of your base material
-- Make test panels to assure results.

The information presented here is based upon carefully conducted laboratory testing and is believed to be accurate.
However, results cannot be guaranteed and it is suggested that customers confirm results before use.
We accept no responsibility for the results obtained by the use of this product. Unless otherwise agreed in writing we sell this product without warranty and our customer assumes all responsibility and liability for loss or damage arising from its usage.

rev. 8/27/95

See Also: Liming, a Limed Wood Finish also known as Pickled or "Whitewash"

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